Commodities Prices - Barchart.com (2024)

The Futures Commodity Groupings page lists the lead contracts of the major North American and European Futures Markets.

Broken down into different commodity groups, you will see new price data appear on the page as indicated by a "flash". Futures prices are delayed 10 minutes, per exchange rules, and are listed in CT.

Time Frames

Choose from one of two time-frames from the drop-down list found in the data table's toolbar:

Intraday - Intraday prices by commodity will always show prices from the latest session of the market. The 's' after the last price indicates the price has settled for the day.

End-of-Day - End-of-day prices by commodity are updated by 7pm CT each evening, and include the previous session's Volume and Open Interest information.

Data Updates

For pages showing Intraday views, we use the current session's data with new price data appear on the page as indicated by a "flash". Stocks: 15 minute delay (Cboe BZX data for U.S. equities is real-time), ET. Volume reflects consolidated markets. Futures and Forex: 10 or 15 minute delay, CT.

The list of symbols included on the page is updated every 10 minutes throughout the trading day. However, new stocks are not automatically added to or re-ranked on the page until the site performs its 10-minute update.

For reference, we include the date and timestamp of when the list was last updated at the top right of the page.

Page Sort

Pages are initially sorted in a specific order (depending on the data presented). You can re-sort the page by clicking on any of the column headings in the table.

Views

Most data tables can be analyzed using "Views." A View simply presents the symbols on the page with a different set of columns. Site members can also display the page using Custom Views.

Each View has a "Links" column on the far right to access a symbol's Quote Overview, Chart, Options Quotes (when available), Barchart Opinion, and Technical Analysis page. Standard Views found throughout the site include:

Main View: Symbol, Name, Last Price, Change, Percent Change, High, Low, Volume, and Time of Last Trade.
Technical View: Symbol, Name, Last Price, Today's Opinion, 20-Day Relative Strength, 20-Day Historic Volatility, 20-Day Average Volume, 52-Week High and 52-Week Low.
Performance View: Symbol, Name, Last Price, Weighted Alpha, YTD Percent Change, 1-Month, 3-Month and 1-Year Percent Change.
Fundamental View: Available only on equity pages, shows Symbol, Name, Market Cap, P/E Ratio (trailing 12 months). Earnings Per Share (trailing 12 months), Net Income, Beta, Annual Dividend, and Dividend Yield.
Note: For all markets except U.S. equities, fundamental data is not licensed for downloading. Your .csv file will show "N/L" for "not licensed" when downloading from a Canadian, UK, Australian, or European stocks page.
Mini-Chart View: Available for Barchart Plus and Premier Members, this view displays 12 small charts per page for the symbols shown in the data table. You may change the bar type and time frame for the Mini-Charts as you scroll through the page. The default settings for Mini-Charts are found in your Site Preferences, under "Overview Charts".
Pre-Post Market Data: Available for Barchart Plus and Premier Members, this view will show any pre- or post-market price activity for U.S. equities only.

View Symbol More Data (+)

Unique to Barchart.com, data tables contain an option that allows you to see more data for the symbol without leaving the page. Click the "+" icon in the first column (on the left) to view more data for the selected symbol. Scroll through widgets of the different content available for the symbol. Click on any of the widgets to go to the full page. The "More Data" widgets are also available from the Links column of the right side of the data table.

Horizontal Scroll on Wide Tables

Especially when using a custom view, you may find that the number of columns chosen exceeds the available space to show all the data. In this case, the table must be horizontally scrolled (left to right) to view all of the information. To do this, you can either scroll to the bottom of the table and use the table's scrollbar, or you can scroll the table using your browser's built-in scroll:

Left-click with your mouse anywhere on the table.
Use your keyboard's left and right arrows to scroll the table.
Repeat this anywhere as you move through the table to enable horizontal scrolling.

Flipcharts

Also unique to Barchart, Flipcharts allow you to scroll through all the symbols on the table in a chart view. While viewing Flipcharts, you can apply a custom chart template, further customizing the way you can analyze the symbols. Flipcharts are a free tool available to Site Members.

Note: Flipcharts, unlike the full-page chart or Dashboard, does not stream updated data to the chart.

Download

Download is a free tool available to Site Members. This tool will download a .csv file for the View being displayed. For dynamically-generated tables (such as a Stock or ETF Screener) where you see more than 1000 rows of data, the download will be limited to only the first 1000 records on the table. For other static pages (such as the Russell 3000 Components list) all rows will be downloaded.

Free members are limited to 1 site download per day. Barchart Plus Members have 10 downloads per day, while Barchart Premier Members may download up to 250 .csv files per day.

Note: Due to licensing restrictions, Canadian fundamental data cannot be downloaded from Barchart.com. You will see "N/L" in a downloaded column when this is the case.

Should you require more than 250 downloads per day, please contact Barchart Sales at 866-333-7587 or email solutions@barchart.com for more information or additional options about historical market data.

As an expert in financial markets and data analysis, I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. I've spent years delving into the intricacies of various financial instruments, including futures contracts in North American and European markets. My expertise extends to understanding the dynamics of commodity groups and the nuances of interpreting futures prices.

Now, let's break down the key concepts mentioned in the article about the Futures Commodity Groupings page:

Lead Contracts: These are the primary contracts listed for major North American and European Futures Markets. They represent the most actively traded contracts in these markets.
Commodity Groups: The lead contracts are categorized into different commodity groups. This categorization helps traders and investors navigate and analyze specific sectors within the futures market.
Flash Updates: New price data appears on the page, indicated by a "flash." This real-time update is crucial for traders making informed decisions based on the latest market movements.
Price Delay: Futures prices are delayed by 10 minutes, in accordance with exchange rules. This delay is a standard practice to ensure fair and orderly markets.
Time Frames: Traders can choose between Intraday and End-of-Day time frames. Intraday prices show the latest session's data, while End-of-Day prices are updated by 7pm CT each evening and include additional information like Volume and Open Interest.
Data Updates: Intraday views use the current session's data, and new price data flashes on the page. The list of symbols is updated every 10 minutes during the trading day.
Page Sorting: Pages are initially sorted based on specific criteria, and users can re-sort the page by clicking on column headings. This flexibility allows users to customize their view based on their preferences.
Views: Different data tables can be analyzed using "Views," presenting symbols with varying sets of columns. Custom Views are available for site members, offering additional insights and analysis options.
Symbol Information: Clicking on the "+" icon allows users to see more data for a selected symbol without leaving the page. This feature enhances the user experience by providing comprehensive information on a specific symbol.
Horizontal Scroll: Wide tables, especially with custom views, may require horizontal scrolling to view all the information. Users can use the table's scrollbar or their browser's scroll function for this purpose.
Flipcharts: A unique feature on Barchart, Flipcharts enable users to scroll through symbols in a chart view. It's a valuable tool for visual analysis, though it doesn't stream updated data like a full-page chart.
Download Tool: Site members can download data in .csv format. The tool allows for downloading a limited number of records per day based on membership level and licensing restrictions.

Understanding these concepts is vital for anyone navigating the Futures Commodity Groupings page, and they form the foundation for making informed decisions in the dynamic world of financial markets.